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amother
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 Thu, Sep 19 2024, 5:40 am
I’m having such a hard time getting out of bed with my toddler. I end up showing him videos on my phone for about an hour, sometimes a little less. I HATE that I do this, I really don’t believe in screen time at this age except for extenuating circumstances (ie when I had a miscarriage and really needed rest, Tisha bav, etc) every morning I have such guilt once I actually get up but somehow each morning I keep doing it again. Any suggestions to help me?
(Yes I should go to bed earlier but at the moment with all the responsibilities I have it won’t happen)
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teachkids
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Thu, Sep 19 2024, 5:46 am
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Can you bring any other calm toys to your bed/ room him to chill?
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Thu, Sep 19 2024, 5:46 am
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Why do you have to give screentime? Give him a snack and a box of toys.
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Thu, Sep 19 2024, 5:47 am
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I bout a little ball pit to keep in my bedroom, and only took it out before I went to bed so it couldn’t be played with any other time (thereby keeping it exciting)
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Feverfew
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Thu, Sep 19 2024, 6:18 am
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What time does your toddler wake up?
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amother
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Thu, Sep 19 2024, 6:23 am
What time does he wake up?
I take my son to my room & give him a pile of books & toys. I sometimes put toys in his bed & he plays there. I also offer him a snack like a yogurt pouch or string cheese.
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amother
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Thu, Sep 19 2024, 9:56 am
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I tried giving toys, he was entertained for a total of 5 minutes until he wanted me to play with him.
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amother
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Thu, Sep 19 2024, 9:56 am
| amother Powderblue wrote: | | I bout a little ball pit to keep in my bedroom, and only took it out before I went to bed so it couldn’t be played with any other time (thereby keeping it exciting) |
Love this idea thank you!
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amother
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Thu, Sep 19 2024, 9:57 am
| amother Slategray wrote: | | Why do you have to give screentime? Give him a snack and a box of toys. |
Of course I don’t have to, I don’t want to. But at this particular moment in my life due to a lot of things happening I am extremely overtired and overworked and trying to get every bit of sleep I can. Please don’t make me feel more guilty, I’m beating myself up enough as it is
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amother
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Thu, Sep 19 2024, 10:55 am
| amother OP wrote: | | I tried giving toys, he was entertained for a total of 5 minutes until he wanted me to play with him. |
What time does he get up?
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amother
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Thu, Sep 19 2024, 10:57 am
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Can you try to get to sleep earlier? Have your husband take the morning shift?
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amother
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Thu, Sep 19 2024, 1:07 pm
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I had the same thing. I used to give my toddler screen time when she woke up even tho I'm so against it. Try keeping your phone in another room by the time you get up wash your hands and go put on a video you might wake up a little.
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amother
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Thu, Sep 19 2024, 1:20 pm
Depends on the day, today was 5
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amother
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Thu, Sep 19 2024, 1:20 pm
| amother Apple wrote: | | Can you try to get to sleep earlier? Have your husband take the morning shift? |
My husband takes him throughout the night so I don’t really want to make him do the morning shift too
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amother
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Thu, Sep 19 2024, 1:21 pm
| amother Cherry wrote: | | I had the same thing. I used to give my toddler screen time when she woke up even tho I'm so against it. Try keeping your phone in another room by the time you get up wash your hands and go put on a video you might wake up a little. |
Thank you, this is a good idea!
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amother
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Thu, Sep 19 2024, 1:26 pm
| amother OP wrote: | I’m having such a hard time getting out of bed with my toddler. I end up showing him videos on my phone for about an hour, sometimes a little less. I HATE that I do this, I really don’t believe in screen time at this age except for extenuating circumstances (ie when I had a miscarriage and really needed rest, Tisha bav, etc) every morning I have such guilt once I actually get up but somehow each morning I keep doing it again. Any suggestions to help me?
(Yes I should go to bed earlier but at the moment with all the responsibilities I have it won’t happen) |
I have the same issue. I’ve done videos too. It’s so hard to wake up early. Will he go back to sleep next to you ? I’ve done that and my toddler will sometimes.
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agreer
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Thu, Sep 19 2024, 1:30 pm
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In a few weeks we will move the clock forward. Keep him on this schedule and he'll sleep till 6. 5 is really early!
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amother
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Thu, Sep 19 2024, 1:31 pm
| amother OP wrote: | | My husband takes him throughout the night so I don’t really want to make him do the morning shift too |
Why is a toddler waking up in middle of the night and then at 5
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